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Philippine Business Culture

Similarities to the United States: Well educated and trained manager Teams are important Business language is English Use proper titles when you meet someone. Philippine Business Culture. Philippine Business Culture Cont. Differences from the United States:

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Philippine Business Culture

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  1. Similarities to the United States: • Well educated and trained manager • Teams are important • Business language is English • Use proper titles when you meet someone Philippine Business Culture

  2. Philippine Business Culture Cont. • Differences from the United States: • Companies prefer to hire family members • Hiya-shame • Filipinos form a relationship with you, not your company • Appointments 3-4 weeks in advance • Flexible with time • Management tends to be paternalistic • Small talk • Non-confrontational • They don’t often say no • Don’t expect individual initiative

  3. Relationship With Business Partners Outside of Work • Dinner Parties: • Never call someone a hostess • Dress conservatively • Bring flowers • Wrap Gifts • Send thank-you note • Dinner At A Restaurant: • Pay if you invited • Tip 5-15% • Fork in left hand, spoon in right • Check dress codes

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